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GL03 OCP

2003 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

112,957 mi
Last recorded112,957 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 OCP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 112,957 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both wearing thin (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 112,951 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe into off side rear flexi hose corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both wearing thin (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 106,160 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 104,859 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 100,061 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2015 100,061 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2014 95,458 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 91,776 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 91,776 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 85,458 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 85,458 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 78,004 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 78,004 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 71,304 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 71,304 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2009 65,292 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 60,773 miles

Gearbox exhust clamp broken.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 57,021 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 52,566 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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GL03 OCP is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2003 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 73,348 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GL03 OCP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 23 years old, this BMW 316 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GL03 OCP registered?

GL03 OCP is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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The MOT history for GL03 OCP shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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